Dr. Cordell Black cblack@umd.edu
Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity
Dr. Black serves as the Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity, Equity Officer and Head Supervisor for Nyumbural Cultural Center, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education, Nyumburu and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Office at the University of Maryland. He supports and provides campus equity and diversity by developing unit policies needed to ensure university-wide compliance with state and federal statutes; assists in the development and review of diversity goals within units and across campus; provides support and mentorship for faculty and staff on issues of equity, diversity, retention and promotion; serves as an intermediary to resolve faculty, staff and student complaints of unfair treatment by other faculty, staff and/or students.

Associate Provost Black also serves on numerous committees which build and promote academic success for students and retention and promotion for faculty and staff. Dr. Black has dedicated his work to helping to foster equity and fairness throughout our campus community.

Dr. Black’s scope of intellectual interests is reflected in his writing as well as in his memorably crafted presentations. He is the author of one book, many speeches, and several essays, and he is frequently invited as featured/keynote speaker on and off campus. His dedication to service has been recognized at Maryland and beyond.

Dr. Black has been instrumental in serving on various committees which include Diversity Plan Steering Committee, Coalition of Student Success, Academic Achievement Gap Council, Diversity Directors Committee, Black Male Initiative, Equity Council, Advisory Board on Organizational Effectiveness, Faculty of Color Steering Committee, Provost's Advisory Committee, and also the Minority Retention and Promotion Committee. He has supported campus events by serving as keynote speaker, commencement speaker, panelist and providing introductions/opening remarks for our very special guest speakers. He has received varous awards from various campus entities which include the Student Black Women's Council, Latina/o Graduation Community, Asian American Student Union, American Indian Heritage and Education Association, Black Faculty and Staff and Office of Graduate Minority Affairs, Nyumburu Cultural Center and Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education. Last but not least, are the eloquent speeches he provides for special events all over our very diverse campus.

Jacqueline Sibert, jsibert@umd.edu
Staff Assistant
Jacqueline started her employment at the University in the Office of University Human Resources, and later began working in the Office of the Provost. Jacqueline now serves as the Staff Assistant to the Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity, which includes coordination of the frequent NOPO Diversity Sessions, and Office Manager.

Anita Baksh, abaksh@umd.edu
Graduate Student
The Provost's Conversations on Diversity, Democracy, and Higher Education is coordinated by Anita Baksh. If you have questions pertaining to this semester's programs, feel free to contact her. Academically, Anita is a Doctoral student in the English Department, her scholarship centering on Indo-Caribbean women's writing. 

Office of the Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity
ATTN: Jacqueline Sibert
1127 Main Administration Building
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: (301) 405-6810
Fax: (301) 405-7139

Satellite Office for the Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity
Provost's Conversations
Attn:  Anita Baksh
Shriver Lab
College Park, MD  20742
Phone:  (301) 405-9332
Fax: (301) 405-7139